RSS-Feed2024-03-19T08:53:25+01:00Oerlikon Grouphttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/[News] The new generation of a globally established universal coating: Oerlikon Balzers presents BALINIT ALCRONA EVOhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/the-new-generation-of-a-globally-established-universal-coating-oerlikon-balzers-presents-balinit-alcrona-evo/2024-02-29T12:45:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, February 29, 2024 – When BALINIT ALCRONA was launched in 2004, Oerlikon Balzers introduced a universal coating for gear cutting, milling, stamping and forming that allowed customers in the metalworking industry to significantly improve their production performance. With BALINIT ALCRONA EVO, Oerlikon’s technology brand for thin film surface solutions is now introducing the third generation of the PVD coating. Extensive enhancements mean the service life of tools with BALINIT ALCRONA EVO can be more than 30 percent longer than with its predecessor coating. The optimized wear resistance of BALINIT ALRCONA EVO also reduces the regrinding stock volume when reconditioning, which increases the number of regrinding cycles per tool. This saves valuable resources and customers can significantly reduce the cost of new tools.[News] Oerlikon Balzers France: Nadcap Merit Status renewed for 24 monthshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-france-nadcap-merit-status-renewed-for-24-months/2023-11-29T14:30:00+00:00Ferrières-en-Brie, France / Balzers, Liechtenstein, November 29, 2023 - The Ferrières-en-Brie site in France, part of Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions and a technology brand of Oerlikon, has recently undergone an audit and has been awarded Nadcap Merit Status for its entire coating technology for another 24 months. The Merit Status extends the audit cycle for re-accreditation and is ‘a sign of trust in the ongoing commitment to quality’, according to the Performance Review Institute managed by Nadcap.[News] FAKUMA 2023: Efficient and sustainable plastics processing with surface solutions from Oerlikon Balzershttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/fakuma-2023-efficient-and-sustainable-plastics-processing-with-surface-solutions-from-oerlikon-balzers/2023-10-05T09:39:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, October 5, 2022 – Oerlikon Balzers, a technology brand of Oerlikon and a global leader in thin-film coatings, will present its latest solutions for plastics processing at FAKUMA, a world-leading trade fair for industrial plastics processing, taking place from October 17 to 21 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The brand’s surface technologies provide optimum protection against abrasive wear and corrosion in the plastics processing industries, in line with Oerlikon’s sustainability strategy. These benefits help customers extend tool service life, ensure a more stable production process and deliver high-quality plastic products.[News] Surface solutions from Oerlikon at EMO 2023: Small differences that make a big impacthttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/surface-solutions-from-oerlikon-at-emo-2023/2023-07-18T15:30:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein / Hannover, Germany, July 18, 2023 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading global technology brand of the Oerlikon Group, will showcase its latest high-tech surface solutions at EMO 2023 from September 18 to 23 in Hannover. The S3p coating BALIQ TISINOS PRO for hard machining up to 70 HRC will be presented for the first time, while other highlights include the carbon coating BALINIT MAYURA, the diamond coatings from the BALDIA family and advanced digital production and connectivity technologies. Products and services from the sister brands Oerlikon Metco and Oerlikon AM complete the trade fair line-up, where the theme is: small difference, big impact (Booth B 18, Hall 4).[News] Enhancing precision machining for challenging materials: Oerlikon Balzers introduces PVD coating BALIQ TISINOS PROhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/enhancing-precision-machining-for-challenging-materials-oerlikon-balzers-introduces-pvd-coating-baliq-tisinos-pro/2023-07-04T15:30:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, July 4, 2023 – When machining hardened steels, stainless steels or high-temperature alloys, tools are exposed to high thermal loads. Oerlikon Balzers, a leading global technology brand for high-quality surface solutions, has set a new industry standard with BALIQ TISINOS PRO. Developed specifically for these materials, this PVD coating reduces the load on the tool and significantly improves wear resistance when hard machining steels with a hardness of up to 70 HRC. Customers benefit from longer tool service life and high-quality production output.[News] Oerlikon Balzers signed a ten-year contract with ITP Aero to use its new advanced PVD coating on ITP Aero’s next generation aero engine componentshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-signed-a-ten-year-contract-with-itp-aero-to-use-its-new-advanced-pvd-coating-on-itp-aeros-next-generation-aero-engine-components/2023-06-21T12:00:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein / Querétaro, Mexico, June 21, 2023 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading surface solution brand of Oerlikon, has signed a ten-year contract with ITP Aero to apply Oerlikon’s new advanced high-temperature wear resistant coating BALORA TECH PRO on components of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800 turbofan engine that powers the new Gulfstream G500/G600 and Dassault Falcon 6X business jets.[News] Oerlikon Balzers wins the Magna Supplier Innovation Award 2022 with its Smart Coatingshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-wins-the-magna-supplier-innovation-award-2022-with-its-smart-coatings/2023-03-22T07:55:00+00:00Bingen, Germany / Balzers, Liechtenstein, March 22, 2023 – Oerlikon Balzers, a world-leading technology brand of Oerlikon for thin-film coatings, has won the Magna Supplier Innovation Award 2022 in the “Transmission Solutions” category with its Smart Coatings. Magna’s powertrain division, one of the world’s leading Tier 1 automotive suppliers, had invited companies for the fifth time to submit their ideas for future and sustainable powertrains in its “Supplier Innovation Challenge”. Oerlikon Balzers took first prize with its idea to use thin-film coatings as sensors for real-time monitoring of automotive components, a development which once again underscores the innovative power of Oerlikon’s technology.[News] Oerlikon Successfully Closed Acquisition of Riri; Takes Leadership Position in Luxury Metalwarehttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-successfully-closed-acquisition-of-riri-takes-leadership-position-in-luxury-metalware/2023-03-01T06:25:00+00:00Pfaeffikon, Schwyz, Switzerland – March 1, 2023 – Oerlikon has successfully closed the acquisition of Riri, following the signing of the agreement announced on December 16, 2022.[News] Oerlikon is investing in its Surface Solutions business with a new state-of-the-art assembly and production site in Switzerlandhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-is-investing-in-its-surface-solutions-business-with-a-new-state-of-the-art-assembly-and-production-site-in-switzerland/2022-12-23T06:30:00+00:00Pfaeffikon, SZ and Hausen/Lupfig, Aargau, Switzerland – December 23, 2022 – Oerlikon, a global leader in surface technology, polymer processing and additive manufacturing, is planning a new state-of-the-art assembly and production site for its surface solutions and equipment businesses. The Group’s current locations in Wohlen, Dottikon and Winterthur will be merged at the Reichhold Campus in the canton of Aargau. With this investment, Oerlikon is affirming its commitment to Switzerland as a business location.[News] Oerlikon Signs Agreement to Acquire Riri; Builds Leadership Position in Luxury Markethttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-signs-agreement-to-acquire-riri-builds-leadership-position-in-luxury-market/2022-12-16T05:29:00+00:00Pfaeffikon, Schwyz, Switzerland – December 16, 2022 – Oerlikon announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Riri, a leading provider of coated metal accessories for the luxury fashion industry. This transaction marks a milestone in Oerlikon’s growth strategy and diversifies Surface Solutions’ offerings and market access. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.[News] Oerlikon Balzers’ sustainable technologies and coatings for plastics processing at K 2022https://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-sustainable-technologies-and-coatings-for-plastics-processing-at-k-2022/2022-10-05T11:22:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, October 5, 2022 – Oerlikon Balzers, a technology brand of Oerlikon and world leading in the field of thin-film coatings, will present its latest solutions for plastics processing at the K 2022 trade fair. In line with Oerlikon's sustainability strategy, these coatings provide optimal protection against abrasive wear and corrosion, especially when new and recyclable plastics are used. These benefits help customers to extend tool life, ensure a more stable production process and deliver high-quality plastic products.[News] New BALINIT MAYURA coating from Oerlikon Balzers enables maximum precision and productivity for machining and forming non-ferrous materialshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/new-balinit-mayura-coating-from-oerlikon-balzers-enables-maximum-precision-and-productivity-for-machining-and-forming-non-ferrous-materials/2022-09-13T06:00:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 13 September 2022 – Oerlikon Balzers, a global market-leading technology brand from Oerlikon for high-quality surface solutions, has launched BALINIT MAYURA, a new carbon-based coating for machining and forming non-ferrous materials. With BALINIT MAYURA, manufacturers and end users benefit from longer tool service life and higher productivity in the manufacturing process.[News] High process reliability in tapping with the new BALIQ ANTOS coating from Oerlikon Balzershttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/high-process-reliability-in-tapping-with-the-new-baliq-antos-coating-from-oerlikon-balzers/2022-08-30T08:00:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 30 August 2022 – Oerlikon Balzers, a world-leading Oerlikon technology brand for high-quality surface solutions, has launched the new BALIQ ANTOS coating for industrial taps, which considerably increases production output thanks to homogenous running-in behaviour. Customers benefit from high process reliability and longer tool service life.[News] Oerlikon Balzers launches highly abrasion and corrosion resistant coating for injection moulding and extrusion of filled polymershttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-launches-highly-abrasion-and-corrosion-resistant-coating-for-injection-moulding-and-extrusion-of-filled-polymers/2022-07-07T13:07:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 7 July 2022 – Oerlikon Balzers, a world leading Oerlikon brand that provides advanced surface solutions, has introduced BALINIT MOLDENA, a new coating for injection moulding and extrusion of filled polymers. Its superior abrasive and corrosion resistance makes it perfect for applications with glass fibre reinforced plastics (GFRPs) and fully recycled materials while ensuring a longer mould service life and delivering high-quality products.[News] Oerlikon Balzers wins Technology Innovation Award for surface treatment in the automotive industryhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-wins-technology-innovation-award-for-surface-treatment-in-the-automotive-industry/2022-02-09T17:35:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein / Antzuola, Spain, 9 February 2022 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of advanced surface solutions, has recently been awarded the Technology Innovation Award by AutoRevista, the leading Spanish trade magazine for the automotive industry. This award recognises the growth achieved in Spain by Oerlikon Balzers, which has offered a diverse and sustainable coating portfolio in this industrial sector for decades.[News] Efficient CFRP machining takes flighthttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/efficient-cfrp-machining-takes-flight/2022-01-11T10:45:00+00:00Although fibre composites make aircraft lighter, they are difficult to machine. Tool supplier C6 Composite Tooling and its coating partner Oerlikon Balzers have shown how tool service life can be tripled and tool costs halved in the complex drilling process for composite components, thanks to an all-round package of tools and the CVD diamond coating BALDIA COMPOSITE DC developed for aerospace customer FACC.[News] Sustainable automotive production: Oerlikon Balzers’ coating solutions contribute to innovative plastics concept award for premium car manufacturerhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/sustainable-automotive-production-oerlikon-balzers-coating-solutions-contribute-to-innovative-plastics-concept-award-for-premium-car-manufacturer/2021-12-16T17:33:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 16 December 2021 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of advanced surface solutions, supplied coating equipment and solutions for the metallisation of plastic parts to the BMW Group Plant Landshut. The ePD technology developed by Oerlikon Balzers enables innovative functions and designs, and complies with REACH environmental regulations. In September, the BMW Group won the Grand Award for its innovative plastics concept of its all new full-electric compact SUV, the BMW iX. Both the sustainable sensor-transparent coatings and the coatings for the moulding tools from Oerlikon Balzers for the production of the newly designed kidney grille contributed to the award.[News] Oerlikon Balzers at EMO 2021: Maximum productivity with sustainable coating solutionshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-at-emo-2021-maximum-productivity-with-sustainable-coating-solutions/2021-09-07T06:25:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 7 September 2021 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions for the metal and plastics processing industry, will showcase its latest coating and equipment developments and digital services at EMO in Milan from 4 to 9 October 2021. These latest innovations give customers extended tool service life, higher process reliability, increased productivity and a reduced environmental footprint, while significantly saving production costs.[News] 75 years of Oerlikon Balzers: endless passion for sustainable surface solutionshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/75-years-of-oerlikon-balzers-endless-passion-for-sustainable-surface-solutions/2021-07-09T07:00:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 9 July 2021 – Oerlikon Balzers, one of the world’s leading providers of surface solutions for metal and plastics processing, is celebrating its 75th birthday. In 1946, Professor Max Auwärter had an idea for how to make the then largely unknown vacuum thin-film technology usable on an industrial scale. Since the 1980s, the Liechtenstein-based company has taken his idea and focused on its passion for sustainable innovations which significantly improve the performance and service life of tools and precision components in a wide range of industries.[News] Oerlikon Balzers signed a ten-year contract with MTU Aero Engines to coat next generation aero engine components to improve efficiencyhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-signed-a-ten-year-contract-with-mtu-aero-engines-to-coat-next-generation-aero-engine-components-to-improve-efficiency/2021-06-22T04:45:00+00:00Pfäffikon, Schwyz, Switzerland / Balzers, Liechtenstein, June 22, 2021 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading surface solutions brand of the Oerlikon Group, has signed a ten-year contract with MTU Aero Engines to apply MTU’s owned erosion-resistant coating ERCoat on aerofoil components of next generation GTF aero engines used in the Airbus A320neo aircraft. The coating will help to further improve the efficiency of this engine. MTU Aero Engines is partnering with Pratt & Whitney on this engine.[News] Oerlikon Balzers India achieves Gold award in 4th National Safety Practice Competitionhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-india-achieves-gold-award-in-4th-national-safety-practice-competition/2021-06-17T13:35:00+00:00Pune, India, 17 June 2021 – Oerlikon Balzers Coating India Pvt. Ltd. has been awarded the Gold award in the 4th National Safety Practice Competition, run by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Companies were invited to share their success stories of best practices and methods for excellence in workplace safety. The competition was arranged virtually to share the best safety practices implemented at organisations. The virtual award ceremony was held by CII on 22 April 2021.[News] Oerlikon acquires Coeurdor to expand into the growing luxury goods markethttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-acquires-coeurdor-to-expand-into-the-growing-luxury-goods-market/2021-06-01T04:45:00+00:00Pfäffikon Schwyz, Switzerland, and Maîche, France, June 1, 2021 – Oerlikon announces the successful acquisition of Coeurdor, a leading full-service provider of components for the fast-growing luxury goods industry.[News] Oerlikon Balzers opens new regrinding centre in Russia to expand its range of services for cutting toolshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-opens-new-regrinding-centre-in-russia-to-expand-its-range-of-services-for-cutting-tools/2021-05-12T12:00:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein / Moscow, Russia, 12 May 2021 – Oerlikon Balzers, a world-leading supplier of surface solutions for the metal and plastics processing industry, has opened a new regrinding centre in Moscow in response to the demand from global and local customers for reconditioning services for their high-end cutting tools, including re-coating and delivery. With the new centre in Russia, Oerlikon Balzers now operates reconditioning service centres in 18 countries in Europe, North and South America and Asia.[News] Oerlikon Balzers introduces its new BALDIA portfolio of diamond coatingshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-introduces-its-new-baldia-portfolio-of-diamond-coatings/2021-05-05T08:00:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 5 May 2021 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, has introduced its new BALDIA portfolio of diamond coatings. Diamond provides special properties: it is extremely wear-resistant due to its unsurpassed hardness, offers thermal conductivity and is chemically inert, making it the best choice for machining highly abrasive base materials. The diamond coatings from the BALDIA portfolio improve cutting performance and allow parts to be manufactured with tightest tolerances for the best possible finishing accuracy.[News] Oerlikon Balzers further expands coating operations in Asia with first customer centre in Vietnamhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-further-expands-coating-operations-in-asia-with-first-customer-centre-in-vietnam/2021-04-01T13:30:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 01 April 2021 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions for the metal and plastics processing industry, has further expanded its coating services in Asia by opening its new customer centre in Bac Ninh, north east of the Vietnamese capital Hanoi, to serve customers across the country. The new coating centre is an important milestone in the company’s expansion strategy in Asia and will create new opportunities for Oerlikon Balzers to offer its high-quality and well-established coating services in Vietnam’s emerging economy.[News] Oerlikon Balzers expands service offerings in the US with largest customer centre in the western USAhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-expands-service-offerings-in-the-us-with-largest-customer-centre-in-the-western-usa/2021-03-05T07:15:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 5 March 2021 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions for the metal and plastics processing industry, has recently started production at its new customer centre in the east of Los Angeles, California. The new coating centre is the largest in the western USA and is equipped with the latest coating technology, allowing Oerlikon Balzers to supply coating services for the precision components industry and for cutting, plastic/aluminium injection and metal forming tools.[News] Oerlikon Balzers introduces new BALORA portfolio featuring the next generation of MCrAlY coatings based on PVD Arc technologyhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-introduces-new-balora-portfolio-featuring-the-next-generation-of-mcraly-coatings-based-on-pvd-arc-technology/2020-12-10T12:20:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 10 December 2020 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, has introduced its new BALORA portfolio of coatings which offers revolutionary properties for applications in high-temperature environments, such as in the aerospace and power generation markets. The first coating from the new portfolio, BALORA PVD MCrAlY, represents the next generation of high-density MCrAlY coatings, which use Oerlikon Balzers’ proven PVD Arc surface and equipment technologies to form an outstanding barrier against oxidation and hot corrosion inside the hot section of turbines.[News] Oerlikon Balzers recognised by Bosch as Best Supplier of Surface Treatmentshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-recognised-by-bosch-as-best-supplier-of-surface-treatments/2020-11-27T08:04:00+00:00Jundiaí, Brazil / Balzers, Liechtenstein, 27 November 2020 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading global supplier of surface solutions for the metal and plastics processing industry, has received the Bosch “Best Supplier of Surface Treatments” award for 2019. The company was recognised for providing excellent quality with its high-end coatings applied to precision components for the world’s leading automotive supplier.[News] Fighting COVID-19: Oerlikon Balzers partners in joint research project for antibacterial and virucidal coatings in the aerospace sectorhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/fighting-covid-19-oerlikon-balzers-partners-in-joint-research-project-for-antibacterial-and-virucidal-coatings-in-the-aerospace-sector/2020-11-23T09:00:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 23 November 2020 – Viruses such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus can survive for a long time on plastics, which are particularly widely used in aircraft. Not only do Oerlikon Balzers’ PVD coating solutions protect tools and components: the company’s engineers also have many years of experience and wide-ranging expertise in developing solutions for specific applications in the medical industry. As a partner in an international research project, Oerlikon Balzers is now using this expertise, the result of longstanding partnerships with medical experts and universities and university clinics, to develop antibacterial and virucidal coatings for plastic components.[News] Oerlikon Balzers receives GreenCo Certification and Platinum Quality Excellence Award in Indiahttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-receives-greenco-certification-and-platinum-quality-excellence-award-in-india/2020-11-02T16:57:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein / Pune, India, 3 November 2020 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading supplier of surface solutions for the metal and plastics processing industry, has received GreenCo Silver Certification from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and has been awarded first prize (Platinum) in the Quality Excellence competition organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). These awards recognise Oerlikon Balzers’ contribution towards an ecologically sustainable business model and to improving the customer experience by providing quality goods and services in India.[News] Oerlikon Balzers opens new application support centre for pre- and post-treatment in Swedenhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-opens-new-application-support-centre-for-pre-and-post-treatment-in-sweden/2020-10-22T14:34:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 22 October 2020 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading supplier of surface solutions, has opened a new application support centre in Uppsala, Sweden, for the pre- and post-treatment of cutting tools for the automotive industry. Not only does the new location give customers an information and consulting centre: it also serves as a training centre for new employees and apprentices, so that Oerlikon Balzers staff can keep up-to-date with the latest pre- and post-treatment technology and offer first-class service to customers around the world.[News] Oerlikon Balzers France awarded Nadcap Merit Statushttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-france-awarded-nadcap-merit-status/2020-10-08T04:45:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 8 October 2020 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, has received Nadcap Merit Status for all the coating technology used in its customer centre Ferrières-en-Brie, France. The Merit Status means a less frequent audit schedule and is “a sign of trust in the ongoing commitment to quality”, according to the Performance Review Institute, which administers Nadcap.[News] Oerlikon Balzers introduces BALIMED TICANA coating for dental abutments and instrumentshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-introduces-balimed-ticana-coating-for-dental-abutments-and-instruments/2020-09-22T04:46:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 22 September 2020 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, has introduced BALIMED TICANA, a PVD coating specifically designed for dental abutments and instruments that meets the stringent requirements of modern dentistry. The innovative coating is the same colour as human gums, which makes it discreet, and it also offers functional properties that help ensure patients get the very best long-term healthcare. The new BALIMED TICANA coating represents another step forward in Oerlikon Balzers’ growth strategy in the medical industry.[News] Oerlikon Balzers introduces REACH-compliant BALINIT PROTEC coating for industrial gas turbine compressorshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-introduces-reach-compliant-balinit-protec-coating-for-industrial-gas-turbine-compressors/2020-06-24T11:45:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 24 June 2020 – Three key factors can impair performance of industrial gas turbine compressors: Solid Particle Erosion (SPE), Water Droplet Erosion (WDE) and corrosion of turbine blades. If undetected, these problems will reduce efficiency and increase costs for operators of power generation plants. BALINIT PROTEC from Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, is a REACH-compliant coating specifically developed to make industrial gas turbine compressors significantly more efficient and protect against corrosion and erosion.[News] Airbus qualifies Oerlikon Balzers’ high-end coating system for REACH-compliant component coatings using BALINIT Chttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/airbus-qualifies-oerlikon-balzers-high-end-coating-system-for-reach-compliant-component-coatings-using-balinit-c/2020-04-23T08:18:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 23 April 2020 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, has received qualification from Airbus for its RS 50 coating system, which uses the latest carbon coating technology. The RS 50 is located in Ferrières-en-Brie near Paris, a major Aerospace certified production facility of Oerlikon Balzers. The coating system has been selected and approved by Airbus to secure REACH-compliant PVD coatings with BALINIT C.[News] Oerlikon acquired diamond coating technology leader, D-Coat, in Germanyhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-acquired-diamond-coating-technology-leader-d-coat-in-germany/2020-01-08T14:18:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, and Erkelenz, Germany, 8 January 2020 – Oerlikon has acquired D-Coat GmbH, a leading provider of diamond coating technology in Germany. The acquisition expands Oerlikon Balzers’ portfolio of surface treatment technologies, especially for cutting tools applied in the aerospace and automotive industries.[News] Swiss Medtech and Oerlikon Balzers invite member companies to medical technology symposiumhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/swiss-medtech-and-oerlikon-balzers-invite-member-companies-to-medical-technology-symposium/2019-11-12T14:30:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 12 November 2019 – On 31 October Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, and the Swiss Medtech industrial association invited member companies to visit the company's headquarters in Balzers. The focus of the symposium was on functional coatings and other new developments in medical technology products, and the agenda included presentations from experts, a visit to the showroom and a tour of the production halls to help attendees visualise these new developments and the coating process.[News] Oerlikon Balzers France celebrates 30th anniversary of its motorsports customer centre in Limogeshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-france-celebrates-30th-anniversary-of-its-motorsports-customer-centre-in-limoges/2019-10-29T14:44:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 29 October 2019 – On 1 and 2 October Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, invited special guests and customers to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its customer centre in Limoges, France. Limoges is best known as Oerlikon Balzers' competence centre for the motorsports industry, offering coating solutions for precision components used in high-performance engines.[News] Oerlikon Balzers celebrates 25-year anniversary and inaugurates dedicated forming tools facility in Indiahttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-celebrates-25-year-anniversary-and-inaugurates-dedicated-forming-tools-facility-in-india/2019-10-17T14:19:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 17 October 2019 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading supplier of surface solutions, celebrated 25 years of operations in Pune, India, on 12 October. Customers, guests of honour and employees gathered for the event, which also marked the inauguration of the new forming tools centre, a demonstration of Oerlikon Balzers’ continued commitment to the growing Indian market.[News] Digital services and smart coating solutions from Oerlikon Balzers at EMO 2019https://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/digital-services-and-smart-coating-solutions-from-oerlikon-balzers-at-emo-2019/2019-09-16T14:31:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 16 September 2019 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions for the metal and plastics processing industry, will showcase its latest coating and equipment developments and its new digital services at EMO in Hanover from 16 to 21 September 2019. Encompassing the full coating process, from the moment the order is placed through to delivery, these high-quality, future-oriented services offer a wide range of benefits for customers.[News] Oerlikon Balzers receives Bosch quality excellence award for high-quality component coatingshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-receives-bosch-quality-excellence-award-for-high-quality-component-coatings/2019-09-03T20:17:00+00:00Balzers, 3 September 2019 – Oerlikon Balzers, a world-leading supplier of surface solutions for the metal and plastics processing industry, has received a “ZERO defects certificate” from Bosch in recognition of supplying components coatings of the highest quality in 2018. By delivering products with no defects, Oerlikon Balzers made a substantial contribution to the continuous improvement in quality for the world-leading automotive supplier.[News] Oerlikon Balzers unveils latest innovation: BALIQ CARBOS - beyond Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC)https://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-unveils-latest-innovation-baliq-carbos-beyond-diamond-like-carbon-dlc/2019-08-29T20:35:00+00:00Oerlikon Balzers, Liechtenstein, August 29, 2019 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading supplier of surface technologies, has developed new amorphous hydrogen-free carbon (a-C) coatings, BALIQ CARBOS and BALIQ CARBOS STAR, which deliver an exceptional combination of high hardness, low friction and low roughness for applications with extreme contact pressures and sliding velocities.[News] Successful first Surface Solutions Symposium for Oerlikon Balzershttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/successful-first-surface-solutions-symposium-for-oerlikon-balzers/2019-07-01T07:07:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 26 September 2019 – The first Surface Solutions Symposium for Precision Components attracted 75 attendees, among them customers and industry thought leaders, who met to network and share their perspectives on what will shape the future of component coatings across a number of different industries.[News] Oerlikon Balzers introduces new coating portfolio to extend service life of sanitary fittings and pumpshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-introduces-new-coating-portfolio-to-extend-service-life-of-sanitary-fittings-and-pumps/2019-06-12T07:16:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 12 June 2019 – Ceramic seal discs in sanitary fittings, pneumatic valves, ceramic shafts and pump bearings as well as components in pumps and compressors are exposed to extreme friction over a long period of time. To keep these devices running reliably for longer, leading surface solutions provider Oerlikon Balzers has developed BALINIT MILUBIA and BALINIT NALUBIA; hydrogen-free hard carbon coatings that protect components against wear from frequent use and at elevated temperatures.[News] Oerlikon Balzers inaugurates two customer centres in Swedenhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-inaugurates-two-customer-centres-in-sweden/2019-06-11T07:25:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 11 June 2019 - Oerlikon Balzers, leading supplier of surface solutions, has opened two new customer centres in Sweden, the first in Eriksberg on 28 May and the second in Köping a day later. With these two new customer centres, Oerlikon Balzers is pursuing its strategy of being as close as possible to its customers, which shortens delivery times and routes, improves customer service and helps the company reduce its carbon footprint.[News] Oerlikon Balzers expands service offerings in the US with new customer centre in St. Louishttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-expands-service-offerings-in-the-us-with-new-customer-centre-in-st-louis/2019-06-05T07:36:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 5 June 2019 – Recently Oerlikon Balzers, leading provider of surface solutions, has begun production at its new customer centre in St. Louis, MO. Equipped with the latest coating technology and pre- and post-treatment systems, the new coating centre will allow Oerlikon Balzers to supply coating services for cutting and forming tools to its customers in St. Louis and across Missouri. The official inauguration, as part of an open day, is planned for August.[News] Oerlikon Balzers celebrates 15-year anniversary in Chinahttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-celebrates-15-year-anniversary-in-china/2019-06-03T07:45:00+00:00Suzhou, China, 3 June 2019 – Oerlikon Balzers, leading provider of surface solutions, has celebrated the 15th anniversary of its first Chinese customer centre in Suzhou. The company started production in China back in 2004 with 20 employees and has grown rapidly over the years, today boasting 13 customer centres and several hundred employees. The management invited the team members from the very beginning for a special anniversary dinner to celebrate their unique contribution over the last 15 years.[News] Oerlikon Balzers builds Competence Centre for sustainable metallisation of plastics with a chrome lookhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-builds-competence-centre-for-sustainable-metallisation-of-plastics-with-a-chrome-look/2019-05-16T09:22:00+00:00On 7 May Oerlikon Balzers, leading provider of advanced surface solutions, laid the foundation stone for its new Competence Centre in Bisingen, Germany. Once open by the end of the year, components made from plastic, primarily for the automotive sector, will be metallised with a chrome look using sustainable ePD technology on a site covering several thousand square metres. More than 100 new jobs will be created at the Bisingen Competence Centre, which will enable Oerlikon Balzers to meet the high demand and ever increasing requirements of its customers from the automotive sector.[News] Oerlikon Balzers inaugurates new Customer Centre and celebrates 20-year anniversary in Querétaro, Mexicohttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-inaugurates-new-customer-centre-and-celebrates-20-year-anniversary-in-queretaro-mexico/2019-04-18T09:40:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 18 April 2019 – On 4 April Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, opened a new customer centre in Querétaro, Mexico. At the opening ceremony Oerlikon Balzers Mexico also celebrated its 20-year anniversary with customers and guests of honour. This new site represents another key milestone in Oerlikon Balzers’ growth strategy, as it allows the company to respond to the increased demand from the automotive industry for its sustainable highquality coatings and heat treatments.[News] Oerlikon Balzers Austria celebrates its 20th anniversaryhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-austria-celebrates-its-20th-anniversary/2019-04-15T11:33:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 15 April 2019 – On 6 April Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first customer centre in Austria. All members of staff from the three customer centres in Austria gathered in Kapfenberg to celebrate the occasion in fitting style, and they were joined by Wolfgang J Schmitz, Head of Oerlikon Balzers Europe, who took the opportunity to thank them in person for their hard work and loyalty to the company.[News] Oerlikon Balzers continues expansion with new customer centre in Chinahttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-continues-expansion-with-new-customer-centre-in-china/2019-04-04T11:43:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 4 April 2019 – Recently, Oerlikon Balzers, a leading global provider of surface technologies, held the Grand Opening Ceremony with guests of honour and customers to inaugurate its new coating centre in Dongguan, China. A much larger production space was required in Dongguan in order to process the rapidly growing order volume of recent years. Oerlikon Balzers started its coating business in China in 2004. The new customer centre is now the second largest in China. It is one of 111 coating centres in 35 countries worldwide.[News] Oerlikon Balzers launches new BALIMED portfolio of coatings for medical applicationshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-launches-new-balimed-portfolio-of-coatings-for-medical-applications/2019-01-24T12:52:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 24 January 2019 – Oerlikon Balzers, leading provider of surface solutions, is introducing its new BALIMED portfolio, comprising seven highly advanced coatings that meet the demanding requirements of today’s medical instruments and components industry. These low-friction and wear-resistant ThinFilm coatings offer higher cost efficiency and contribute to improved patient outcomes thanks to their biocompatible, antimicrobial and chemically inert properties. The new BALIMED portfolio represents another important milestone in Oerlikon Balzers’ growth strategy.[News] More flexibility and better service quality: Oerlikon Balzers Switzerland inaugurates new coating systemhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/more-flexibility-and-better-service-quality-oerlikon-balzers-switzerland-inaugurates-new-coating-system/2018-12-11T16:18:00+00:00Brügg, Switzerland, 11 December 2018 – Oerlikon Balzers Coating S.A. in Brügg, the Swiss branch of leading surface solutions provider Oerlikon Balzers, officially inaugurated its new INGENIA series PVD coating system on 27 November. Staff at the coating centre in Brügg have provided outstanding service over the last few years and the number of orders has steadily grown, with the result that additional capacity was required.[News] Oerlikon deepens partnership with Airbus: Oerlikon Balzers receives Qualified Supplier status for BALINIT C coatings on copper alloyshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-deepens-partnership-with-airbus-oerlikon-balzers-receives-qualified-supplier-status-for-balinit-c-coatings-on-copper-alloys/2018-11-19T16:28:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 19 November 2018 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, has received Qualified Supplier status from Airbus for its two customer centres in Great Britain and France for copper alloy substrate coatings using BALINIT C. Both locations are already certified as qualified suppliers of the coating on steel, titanium and Inconel substrates.[News] Stamping industry experts meet at first Asia Press-shop Meeting hosted by Oerlikon Balzershttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/stamping-industry-experts-meet-at-first-asia-press-shop-meeting-hosted-by-oerlikon-balzers/2018-11-15T21:21:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 15 November 2018 – On 30 and 31 October 2018, worldwide leader in surface solutions Oerlikon Balzers invited renowned professionals and experts from the global automotive stamping industry to its first Asia Press-shop Meeting (APM) at its site in Suzhou, China. More than 120 leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers shared their knowledge on punching and forming technology in a series of presentations, including representatives from Beijing Benz, BMW Brilliance, Dongfeng Nissan, Ford Motor, Honda Motor and SAIC.[News] Oerlikon Balzers Korea receives “Investors of the Quarter” awardhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-korea-receives-investors-of-the-quarter-award/2018-10-31T09:12:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 31 October 2018 - Recently, Oerlikon Balzers Coating Korea Co. Ltd., the Korean branch office of Oerlikon Balzers, a market leader in surface solutions, received the “Investors of the Quarter” award in recognition of its continuous commitment to the Korean industry since beginning its operations in 1997. It has also been recognized for its innovation in coating technology, which has stimulated competition in terms of productivity and quality improvement across many industries.[News] Oerlikon Balzers inaugurates largest customer centre in India in the presence of guests of honourhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-inaugurates-largest-customer-centre-in-india-in-the-presence-of-guests-of-honour/2018-10-19T08:21:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 19 October 2018 – On 12 October, Oerlikon Balzers India, a leading provider of surface solutions, inaugurated its largest Indian production centre in Manesar in the presence of Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein and Dr Doris Frick, the Ambassador of Liechtenstein in Switzerland. The new facility represents a further major commitment by Oerlikon Balzers to the Indian market as it continues to grow, and this significant investment in the future and in India will allow Oerlikon Balzers to serve its customers across various industries even more effectively.[News] Oerlikon Balzers expands automotive surface treatment portfolio with acquisition in Germanyhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-expands-automotive-surface-treatment-portfolio-with-acquisition-in-germany/2018-10-08T08:36:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 8 October 2018 – Oerlikon, a leading provider of surface solutions, has signed and closed a targeted acquisition in Germany to expand its plasma nitriding service offering for customers and to strengthen its position in the automotive market.[News] Oerlikon Balzers opens largest production centre in Slovakia for heat treatment of automotive componentshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-opens-largest-production-centre-in-slovakia-for-heat-treatment-of-automotive-components/2018-09-19T08:45:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 19 September 2018 – Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, has inaugurated its second production centre in Veľká Ida, Slovakia. The new plant marks another stage in Oerlikon’s growth strategy in the automotive industry, a major investment which meets the highest quality and environmental standards and offers automotive manufacturers state-of-the-art heat treatment processes. Together with the service centre opened in 2015, the Veľká Ida plant now represents Oerlikon Balzers' largest and most important site for coating and heat treating of automotive components.[News] Oerlikon Balzers sold first ePD coating system INUBIA in Chinahttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-sold-first-epd-coating-system-inubia-in-china/2018-08-16T09:07:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 16 August 2018 - Recently, Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, signed a sales agreement with Shanghai Dafangwuyu Automobile Company (DFWY) for an INUBIA I6, a fully integrated and automated coating system.[News] Oerlikon Balzers and Oerlikon Metco, Friction Systems, inaugurate joint production facility in Nagoya, Japanhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-and-oerlikon-metco-friction-systems-inaugurate-joint-production-facility-in-nagoya-japan/2018-06-08T09:18:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 8 June 2018 – The Oerlikon Group, a leading global technology provider of market-leading technologies and services, announced the inauguration of a new production plant in Nagoya, Japan, on June 7. The company will leverage synergies to further strengthen the excellent market position of Oerlikon Balzers and Oerlikon Metco Friction Systems in Japan’s top car manufacturing industry area.[News] Oerlikon Balzers opens doors of largest coating centre for tools in Europehttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-opens-doors-of-largest-coating-centre-for-tools-in-europe/2018-04-19T09:31:00+00:00Balzers/Bielefeld, 19 April 2018 – Coating specialist Oerlikon Balzers opened its new plant in Bielefeld with a two-day event attended by guests – both customers and experts – from the areas of politics and the economy.[News] Oerlikon Balzers celebrates 20 years of success in Brazil with customer eventhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-celebrates-20-years-of-success-in-brazil-with-customer-event/2018-04-16T09:40:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 16 April 2018 - Oerlikon Balzers, a world leading supplier in surface solutions, celebrated its 20th anniversary in Jundiai, Brazil, by organizing a special event to thank customers and business partners for their loyalty. The event included a factory tour in which Oerlikon Balzers showcased its latest technology and product innovations.[News] Oerlikon Balzers enhances presence with new coating centre in Malaysiahttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-enhances-presence-with-new-coating-centre-in-malaysia/2018-03-15T10:46:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 15 March 2018 – In a Grand Opening Ceremony with numerous guests of honour and customers, Oerlikon Balzers, a world leading supplier of surface technologies, opened its new coating centre in Johor, Malaysia.[News] Oerlikon acquires Swiss CVD equipment manufacturer Sucotec AGhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-acquires-swiss-cvd-equipment-manufacturer-sucotec-ag/2018-03-13T10:56:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 13 March 2018 – Oerlikon has acquired Sucotec AG, a Swiss manufacturer specializing in CVD (Chemical Vapour Deposition) equipment for the tools market. The acquisition enhances the range of products and services provided by Liechtenstein-based coating specialist Oerlikon Balzers, which focuses on PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) and PACVD (Plasma Assisted Chemical Vapour Deposition).[News] ePD takes another step forward: Nanogate SE to cooperate with Oerlikon Balzershttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/epd-takes-another-step-forward-nanogate-se-to-cooperate-with-oerlikon-balzers/2018-02-28T11:04:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 28 February 2018 – Following last year’s commissioning of the first Oerlikon Balzers INUBIA I6 coating system at Nanogate SE, the two companies have agreed to work together with the aim of further establishing Oerlikon Balzers’ ePD technology and developing new applications. As the first global customer, Nanogate SE will now metallize plastic parts for the industrial sector using the environmentally friendly and extremely innovative ePD coating for the N-Metals Design technology platform.[News] Oerlikon acquires Finnish surface engineering company DIARC Technology Oyhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-acquires-finnish-surface-engineering-company-diarc-technology-oy/2018-02-20T11:23:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 20 February 2018 – Oerlikon has acquired DIARC Technology Oy, a provider of surface engineering technologies and services in Finland. The acquisition will enhance the range of technologies provided by Oerlikon Balzers in the automotive and precision components industries and expand its portfolio of surface treatments.[News] Oerlikon Balzers announces BALINIT TURBINE PRO, the coating solution for turbine bladeshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-announces-balinit-turbine-pro-the-coating-solution-for-turbine-blades/2017-12-22T11:34:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 22 December 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers launches BALINIT TURBINE PRO, an outstanding corrosion and erosion resistant family of coatings for industrial gas, steam and aerospace turbines; that increase the components’ lifetime, enhance productivity and reduce costs.[News] Oerlikon Balzers announces BALIFOR T as the ta-C solution for automotive componentshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-announces-balifor-t-as-the-ta-c-solution-for-automotive-components/2017-12-15T11:56:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 15 December 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers offers the complete coating portfolio for automotive components with a range from DLC to MoN to ta-C solutions. Customers are supported by Oerlikon Balzers’ expertise to identify the best solution for their application with tailor-made coatings.[News] Oerlikon Balzers wins the A3TS Innovation Award 2017 with BALIFOR Mhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-wins-the-a3ts-innovation-award-2017-with-balifor-m/2017-11-16T12:00:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 16 November 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers has been awarded the A3TS Innovation Award 2017 at the Vacuum Technologies and Materials Treatment Exhibition (SVTM) in Nice, France, for the MoN-surface solution for the automotive market, BALIFOR M.[News] Oerlikon acquires Swedish surface engineering specialist Primateriahttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-acquires-swedish-surface-engineering-specialist-primateria/2017-10-05T11:11:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, October 5, 2017 – Oerlikon has signed an agreement to acquire Primateria, a provider of surface engineering services in Sweden. The acquisition will extend and improve Oerlikon Balzers’ technologies in pre- and post-treatments and enlarge its portfolio for surface treatments.[News] Oerlikon Balzers achieves first Nadcap accreditation in the Americashttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-achieves-first-nadcap-accreditation-in-the-americas/2017-09-25T11:16:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 25th September 2017 – The Oerlikon Balzers facility in Guelph, near Toronto, Canada, is the first customer centre of Oerlikon Balzers to achieve accreditation from Nadcap in the Americas. Worldwide Oerlikon Balzers runs three other Nadcap-certified customer centres.[News] Premiering at EMO 2017 – new customer benefits with BALIQ UNIQUE from Oerlikon Balzershttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/premiering-at-emo-2017-new-customer-benefits-with-baliq-unique-from-oerlikon-balzers/2017-09-18T11:22:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 18 September 2017 – At EMO 2017, taking place in Hanover from 18 to 23 September 2017, Oerlikon Balzers reveals the secret behind the adverts promising “The Art of Coating”: the ground-breaking, innovative performance of BALIQ coatings is now available in a stunning range of colours with BALIQ UNIQUE.[News] Oerlikon Balzers receives supplier award from Cummins Inc., USAhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-receives-supplier-award-from-cummins-inc-usa/2017-07-11T11:29:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 11 July 2017 - Oerlikon Balzers has received the “Category Partner” supplier award from Cummins Inc., a leading vehicle engine manufacturer from the USA. Oerlikon Balzers was recognized both for its long-standing technical support service and the outstanding support it provided during the successful product introduction of one of Cummins Inc.’s most critical components.[News] Oerlikon ‘making aircraft innovations fly’ at Paris Air Showhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-making-aircraft-innovations-fly-at-paris-air-show/2017-06-02T07:43:00+00:00Oerlikon’s complementary offering for aerospace
Pfäffikon Schwyz, Switzerland – June 1, 2017 – Under the slogan ‘Making Aircraft Innovations Fly’, Oerlikon is presenting its market-leading surface solutions, advanced materials, turbine components and 3D metal printing, under its Oerlikon Balzers and Oerlikon Metco brands, at the Paris Airshow.[News] Oerlikon Balzers receives Excellent Supplier award from THK Rhythmhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-receives-excellent-supplier-award-from-thk-rhythm/2017-05-30T07:59:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 30 May 2017 - Oerlikon Balzers has received the 2016 Award for Supplier Excellence from THK Rhythm in Changzhou, China. Oerlikon Balzers was recognized for its contributions to THK’s culture of excellence and commitment to quality, value and cost performance.[News] New Oerlikon Balzers in-house coating centre at IMCO Carbide Toolhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/new-oerlikon-balzers-in-house-coating-centre-at-imco-carbide-tool/2017-05-25T08:04:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 25 May 2017 – In an opening ceremony attended by a large number of guests, Oerlikon Balzers and IMCO Carbide Tool opened their in-house coating centre at the IMCO facility in Perrysburg, Ohio. The opening of this new in-house centre is an important step for both companies and it will further strengthen their long-standing relationship.[News] Oerlikon Balzers: Significant investment in Japan’s top car manufacturing industry regionhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-significant-investment-in-japans-top-car-manufacturing-industry-region/2017-05-24T08:11:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 24 May 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers invests in the construction of a new plant in Nagoya, Japan. For the first time, synergies with Oerlikon Metco Friction Systems will be gained. The opening is targeted for beginning 2018.[News] Oerlikon Balzers receives Pinnacle Award from Delphihttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-receives-pinnacle-award-from-delphi/2017-05-23T08:17:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 23 May 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers received a 2016 Pinnacle Award for Supplier Excellence from Delphi, its most prestigious supplier honor. Oerlikon Balzers was again recognized for its contributions to Delphi’s Excellence culture and commitment to quality, value and cost performance.[News] Oerlikon Balzers begins production in Bielefeldhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-begins-production-in-bielefeld/2017-04-13T08:23:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 13 April 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers, the coating specialists from Liechtenstein, have commissioned their new Customer Centre for the North Germany region in Bielefeld, after relocating from the previous site in Spenge.[News] Oerlikon Balzers continues to invest in the Indian tool coating markethttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-continues-to-invest-in-the-indian-tool-coating-market/2017-03-27T08:27:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 27 March 2017 – At its site in Pune, Oerlikon Balzers is continuing to invest in its business in India with plant renovations and facilities featuring the latest generation of tool coating technology. This expansion of the facilities has been planned with an additional focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.[News] Oerlikon Balzers hosts world-renowned experts from the automotive industry: Innovative solutions for metal forminghttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-hosts-world-renowned-experts-from-the-automotive-industry-innovative-solutions-for-metal-forming/2017-02-22T09:34:00+00:00Schopfheim, Germany, 22 February 2017 – The 6th European Press-shop Meeting (EPM), held on 16 February 2017 with over 150 attendees from the automotive, supplier and research industries, showcased the latest developments and solutions in punching and forming technology. Presentations and discussions gave insights into new, advanced concepts for materials, tools and manufacturing processes, including those used at Honda and by specialists in fine-blanking and new matrix materials for cold forming. Effective surface treatments for tools were demonstrated by an institute for forming technology, and they were also the subject of a specialist forum on the wide range of solutions from the coating experts at Oerlikon Balzers, which hosted the EPM at its Skills Centre in Schopfheim.[News] Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences: Balzers technology for teaching studentshttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/niederrhein-university-of-applied-sciences-balzers-technology-for-teaching-students/2017-02-10T09:44:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 10 February 2017 – The Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences in Krefeld, Germany, is making use of Oerlikon Balzers expertise to train the new generation of surface engineering experts. End of 2016 a METAPLAS.DOMINO MINI coating system was delivered to the university’s surface engineering laboratory.[News] Oerlikon Balzers wins the Bosch Supplier Award for the third timehttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-wins-the-bosch-supplier-award-for-the-third-time/2017-01-24T09:55:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 24 January 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers has been awarded the status of Preferred Supplier by Bosch Mobility Solutions, the largest division of the Bosch Group, for the third year in a row.[News] Oerlikon Balzers takes over French coating specialist DMXhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-takes-over-french-coating-specialist-dmx/2017-01-11T10:07:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 10 January 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers has signed an agreement to acquire Depots Metalliques Sous Vide (DMX), a French PVD coating service provider. The acquisition extends and improves Oerlikon Balzers’ service offering in France and the Medical and Forming Tools market.[News] Oerlikon Balzers signs contract for in-house coating centre with IMCO Carbide Toolhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-signs-contract-for-in-house-coating-centre-with-imco-carbide-tool/2016-12-15T10:27:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 15 December 2016 – American precision cutting tool manufacturer IMCO and Oerlikon Balzers recently signed a contract to install an in-house coating centre at the IMCO facility in Perrysburg, Ohio.[News] Oerlikon Balzers receives Pinnacle Award from Delphi Automotivehttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-receives-pinnacle-award-from-delphi-automotive/2016-07-26T09:35:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 26 July 2016 – Oerlikon Balzers received a 2015 Pinnacle Award for Supplier Excellence from Delphi Automotive, its most prestigious supplier honor. Oerlikon Balzers was recognized for its contributions to Delphi’s Excellence culture and commitment to quality, value and cost performance.[News] 70 years of innovation: Coating specialist Oerlikon Balzers celebrates anniversaryhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/70-years-of-innovation-coating-specialist-oerlikon-balzers-celebrates-anniversary/2016-07-11T09:42:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 8 July 2016 – A new business was entered in the princely commercial register of Liechtenstein 70 years ago: the “Gerätebau-Anstalt” in Balzers. The founders, Prof. Max Auwärter, Prince Franz Josef II von und zu Liechtenstein and the entrepreneur Emil G. Bührle, had the revolutionary idea of developing manufacturing processes in the area of thin coatings and constructing the equipment required for the industrial implementation themselves. Thus, for the first time, the process and the equipment became a single unit and were also offered and sold together – a business model that has enjoyed exceptional success for over 70 years.[News] Take off with high-end surface solutions for the aerospace industryhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/take-off-with-high-end-surface-solutions-for-the-aerospace-industry/2016-06-17T12:33:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, June 2016 – Tribological wear, friction and mechanical impacts take their toll. During operation, aerospace components must withstand wear, corrosion, thermal effects, erosion and greater loads whilst still maintaining their characteristics of light weight and low friction. Plus: mechanical aerospace components have to comply with very strict regulations regarding environmental and safety requirements. Oerlikon Balzers and Oerlikon Metco, both part of the Surface Solutions Segment of the Oerlikon Group, are scheduled to display their complementary offerings for the aerospace industry at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow.[News] Oerlikon Balzers inaugurates its expanded Automotive Solutions facility in Bengaluru, Indiahttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-inaugurates-its-expanded-automotive-solutions-facility-in-bengaluru-india/2016-04-19T12:42:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 19 April 2016 – Oerlikon Balzers makes a major investment in its India business by expanding its Bengaluru Automotive Solutions facility.[News] Oerlikon Surface Solutions strengthens footprint in South Koreahttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-surface-solutions-strengthens-footprint-in-south-korea/2016-04-01T12:51:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 1 April 2016 – The Surface Solutions Segment of the Oerlikon Group strengthens its footprint in South Korea. By taking over the Metco Business from its long-time distribution partner, Oerlikon Metco will, in future, cover the Korean market directly. Oerlikon Balzers has, moreover, opened up an additional Customer Centre in the country.[News] Study by Volkswagen relies on ePD technology from Oerlikon Balzershttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/study-by-volkswagen-relies-on-epd-technology-from-oerlikon-balzers/2016-03-03T14:06:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 3 March 2016 - In a striking dragon red, Volkswagen presented their study on the Tiguan GTE Active at the Detroit Motor Show in January. The Oerlikon Balzers ePD technology used on the exterior mirror covers, the front-light frame and the radiator grille strips makes a significant contribution to the design of the vehicle.[News] Oerlikon strengthens its market access and service offering with the acquisition of Laser Cladding Services™https://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-strengthens-its-market-access-and-service-offering-with-the-acquisition-of-laser-cladding-services/2015-11-25T14:24:00+00:00Strengthening Surface Solutions technology portfolio
Pfäffikon Schwyz, Switzerland – November 25, 2015 – Today, Oerlikon announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Laser Cladding Services, LLC., in Houston, Texas, USA – a company specialized in laser cladding applications for the energy industry. The acquisition extends and improves the Surface Solutions Segment’s service offering in laser cladding and opens up access to key customers in the US energy sector.[News] EMO 2015: Oerlikon Balzers presents BALINIT ALTENSA, the PVD coating for ultrafast gear cuttinghttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/emo-2015-oerlikon-balzers-presents-balinit-altensa-the-pvd-coating-for-ultrafast-gear-cutting/2015-10-01T13:31:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 5 October 2015 – Extreme cutting speeds, maximised productivity, perceptibly longer service lives – these are the results of real-world tests with the BALINIT ALTENSA AlCrN-based coating developed by Oerlikon Balzers to advance seminal trends in automotive and mechanical engineering applications. At its Stand F17 in Hall 10, the Liechtenstein-based coating technology leader is showcasing another debut during EMO 2015 in Milan: the highly productive INNOVENTA mega, the company's flagship coating system. Further highlights on display from 5 to 10 October include the high-performance BALIQ coatings family and the modular METAPLAS.DOMINO coating systems series.[News] Oerlikon Balzers opens first automotive competence centre in Europehttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-opens-first-automotive-competence-centre-in-europe/2015-09-21T15:49:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 22 September 2015 – In a Grand Opening Ceremony with numerous guests of honour and customers, Oerlikon Balzers opened their first European competence centre for coatings in the automotive sector.[News] Passion for surface solutions: Oerlikon Balzers at EMO 2015https://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/passion-for-surface-solutions-oerlikon-balzers-at-emo-2015/2015-09-03T15:45:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein 03. September 2015 – The technological leader for surface solutions based in Liechtenstein once again proves its unbounded passion for surface solutions at EMO in Milan. At booth F17 in Hall 10, several innovations will be presented simultaneously between 5 and 10 October. These include a new coating solution for high-speed gear cutting and a highly productive coating system.[News] Zanini Auto Grup, Spain, invests in Oerlikon Balzers technologyhttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/zanini-auto-grup-spain-invests-in-oerlikon-balzers-technology/2015-08-20T15:42:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, 20 August 2015 – Standing Oerlikon Balzers customer Zanini Auto Grup will put into operation their first automated Paint Line, the INUBIA P6 system for UV lacquer coating of plastics components. Together with the existing PVD coating technology from Oerlikon Balzers, Zanini will be able to deliver metallized plastics components to the automotive industry and meet the highest expectations in regard to the glossy, metallic appearance of the popular chrome look, while also fulfilling stringent protection and environmental demands.[News] Oerlikon Balzers opens new facility in Canadahttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-opens-new-facility-in-canada/2015-07-16T15:38:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, July 16, 2015 – With the opening of its new facility in Guelph, near Toronto, Oerlikon Balzers, part of the Surface Solutions Segment of the Oerlikon Group, significantly strengthens its presence in the Canadian market. The one-stop shop leverages the combined competencies of both Oerlikon Balzers and its sister brand Oerlikon Metco, bringing customers the benefits of a full set of surface solutions for the automotive and aerospace industries.[News] Oerlikon Balzers strengthens offensive in the automotive markethttps://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/global/en/infopoint/press-releases/oerlikon-balzers-strengthens-offensive-in-the-automotive-market/2015-04-16T15:26:00+00:00Balzers, Liechtenstein, April 16th, 2015 - With a new plant in Slovakia, Oerlikon Balzers is strengthening an offensive in the automobile sector. The surface technology specialist in Liechtenstein has been active in the automobile industry since 1998 and is now responding to significantly increased customer requirements. Three further coating centres are planned across the globe for automotive customers while at the same time, existing locations in Europe are to be strengthened.